SomeDayMaybe
I took the BGS course from August 03 - August 04. Sat the Mode 1 exams in Feb 04 and the Mod 2 in Aug 04. I worked full time through this period, taking 6 weeks 'holiday/unpaid leave' for the brush up and exams. Have nothing but good things to say about Bristol, but that's not your question!
So...
1)how many hours do you guys currently do per night/per week?
I studied on the tube to and from work every day. That's a 50 minute journey each way. When I had finished reading a frame, I would spend the evening going through the associated progress test. For this, I would spend whatever time it took. (1-4 hours depending). At weekends I may have done a couple of hours in the early weeks, stepping this up in the weeks leading up to the brush up. I tried to bosh one frame a week.
2)what methods of revision do you use(I know its down to the individual and what suites)?
3) Do you just read your notes and try to absorb as much of the information as you can or do you take notes on the notes?
I simply read the notes and answered the questions in the frames first time through. Then, I went through the subjects again and made abrieveated shortened notes. Not sure these were any use to me as I didn't look at them once during the brush up.
In general, studying for the ATPLs distance learning is very much a rollercoaster ride. There were times when I was chomping at the bit to learn more and get it done. Others when the temptation of the pub was just too much. For me, the key was getting into some sort of routine. As long as I stuck to it most of the time, I was happy. You do have to let yourself out for good behaviour once in a while though!
Good luck with it, what ever you do.
GM
Last edited by GoldenMonkey; 7th February 2005 at 14:35.